Dallas Animal Shelter Calling for Pet Fosters and Adopters Immediately to Avoid Euthanizing

Workers at Dallas Animal Services say they are completely out of medium and large dog kennels and will be forced to euthanize.

With the shelter expecting hundreds of pets to arrive this week, there is an urgent call for pet fosters and adopters.

According to Melissa Webber, Director of DAS, there are over 375 dogs in the facility and they have run out of space.

To prevent the euthanasia of healthy dogs, Dallas Animal Services are pleading with the community to foster or adopt a medium or large dog on or before Wednesday.

The shelter has even created a system that offers virtual and fast-track in person options for new dog fosters.

“Whether you can take a pet in for three days or three months, becoming a foster will literally save a life,” said Webber.

Most foster cases last from a few days to a few weeks. DAS can also provide necessary supplies like crates, food, and bowls.

Currently, all DAS pets are free to adopt and come spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and with a voucher for a free veterinary visit.

DAS offers daily adoptions inside the main shelter on Westmoreland Road and at its PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center on North Coit Road.